Week 5 Thursday Night Football: Teams, Time, and Channel Details
The excitement of Week 5 in the NFL focuses on the upcoming Thursday Night Football clash featuring two NFC West teams. The Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers, both with 3-1 records, will battle at SoFi Stadium.
Teams Playing on Thursday Night Football
- Los Angeles Rams
- San Francisco 49ers
Date and Time of the Game
The Rams vs. 49ers game is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, October 2, at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Thursday Night Football
Fans can enjoy the game via different platforms:
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (exclusively for national audience)
- Local TV Channels:
- San Francisco market: KTVU (Fox 2)
- Los Angeles market: KTTV (Fox 11)
Key Player Updates
The 49ers will face challenges as several key players will be unavailable. Brock Purdy, the starting quarterback, will not participate due to ongoing recovery from injuries. In addition, wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings are also ruled out. All-Pro tight end George Kittle is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
With Purdy out, Mac Jones will make his third start of the season. In his previous starts, Jones has completed 66.3% of his passes, totaling 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
Rams’ Offensive Strength
The Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, have exhibited a strong offense through the first month of the season. Wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams have been key contributors, with Nacua coming off a career-high 170 yards against the Colts in Week 4. He leads the NFL in both receiving yards (503) and receptions (42) as of Week 5.
Historical Context
The Rams have won their last three matchups against the 49ers. However, San Francisco’s head coach Kyle Shanahan has a strong record against Rams coach Sean McVay, winning 10 games compared to McVay’s seven.
This matchup promises to be an exciting contest, showcasing the competitive spirit of the NFC West division in Week 5 of the NFL season.
